How many of us artists have books filled with wonderful sketches and art all with the destiny of dying a dusty death? Me...me...(arm up in the air)...that's me!
Well, hell's bells. No more. Nope, I want to breathe life in my little projects and share them. I want to bring back the sweetness in my own life by musing, doodling, and making. Artists must create to feel joyful and peaceful. I know it sounds silly and a bit hippyesque but I don't care. It is a voice I've been denying in order do my daily duties for the world and have become a little bitter (as evidenced by a surprising sense of unfair resentment for my husband whose freedom had irked me to no end since our son was born 4 months ago). If I don't do something I'll explode or worse; walk around angry all the time. Plus, I think I am in danger of dying with my music in me (as Dr. Dyer warns against) and I don't want that at all.
I want to thank ChetandDot. Her work is so simple, so sincere, and heartwarming. This blog is a site I accidentally happened upon the day that my internal, maternal and creative conflicts all came to head (as did my husband and I!) I'd just finished telling Brandon that I miss living in the country where we had a vegetable garden and how I want to grow healthy food for William, bake from scratch, live a simpler life, make toys for the baby--bring my illustrated characters to life as sweet, homespun toys. This is when I found some great blogs that reminded me of what I was missing but also reinforced the fact that location means nothing... it is the spirit within that matters. So, in telling him about my vision of life as a mother, I realized that I had convinced myself I couldn't do things organically or creatively because I was too busy with all my new responsibilities and inconvenienced by life as a suburban mother (huh?). Then I saw ChetAndDot and was really inspired to get my family back to basics. This happenstance encounter through Etsy became a clear sign for me. I owe our wee one a happy Mom. He deserves nothing less!
After weeks of frustration, impatience, and hungry viewing of other peoples handmade works at Etsy, I finally had an epiphany: Realize my blessings, get quiet, opt out of conveniences that have me running from the work of existing. Be happy. Nurture through artful, simple living.
Yes! I feel so much better and like my old self again.
1 comment:
I am especially thankful for your recent arts and crafts awakening! This is part of your fabric that has become moth-eaten, torn and dilapidated. But, all too often, something in this material world steals time away from the things that genuinely feed our spirit. I've got mine, and now you've got yours! I wish you the most fulfilling and enjoyable existence that one can wish for another.
Bring on the wool!!!
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